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Information on Dog Shows |
 Every year at the end February, thousands of canines from all across
the country gather at McCormick Place for one of the fiercest competitions
in town-the International Kennel Club of Chicago's Cluster of Dog
Shows! The pooches at this show are judged by breed. Then, the winner
of each breed competes in one of seven categories: sporting, hound,
terrier, working, toy, non-sporting, and herding. Finally, the winner
of each group vies for the coveted title-"best in show!" Over one-hundred-thousand
spectators visit this show annually to check out the dogs, and the
over-the-top merchandise! Michelle Alegria got swept away in all the
fun!
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Information on Barn Dancing |
 If
you are a fan of folk music looking to scuff up your dance shoes,
then you need to check out the Chicago Barn Dance Company. On Mondays,
they host barn dances at the Bethany United Church of Christ. For
a small admission fee, you too can enjoy 3 hours of good old-fashioned
fun. The lively fiddle music and line dance formations make this dance
craze well worth staying out late on a work night.
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Information on The Shedd Aquarium |
The world's largest lizard is hanging out in Chicago! Meet all types
of scaly animals in the Komodo Dragon Exhibit at the Shedd. The Shedd
ahs many other fun exhibits, like the Wild Reef shark exhibit, the
Oceanarium, and waters of the world. Enjoy a fun filled day with the
family at the Shedd!
John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
312-939-2438
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/
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Information on North Shore Distillery |
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From coinsurers to casual drinkers everyone will agree that Lou has
found the best Vodka in town! Join Lou as he discovers this hidden
distillery in Lake Bluff. We’re talking about the North Shore Distillery!
Log onto their website for a detailed description of their products
and where you can purchase them!
For More Information:
North Shore Distillery
P.O. Box 279
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
847.574.2499
www.northshoredistillery.com
Weber Grill Restaurant
539 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.467.9696
www.webergrillrestaurant.com
Custom House
500 S. Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60605
312.523.0200
www.customhouse.cc
Sam's Wine and Spirits
1919 Skokie Valley Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-433-9463
www.samswine.com
Binny's Beverage Depot
3000 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
773.935.9400
www.binnys.com
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Information on Breakdance Chicago |
At Breakdance Chicago, Brian "B-rock" Ekerman, a life long breakdancer
or "b-boy", has been teaching the art of breakdance to "newbies" at
his north side studio for the last two years. In 6 one-hour sessions,
and for 95 bucks, you can learn how to do everything from basic "footwork",
otherwise called "uprocking" or "downrocking", to the more advanced
moves!
For more information:
Breakdance Chicago
1439 West Wellington Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 512-7384
www.myspace.com/breakdancechicago
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Information on Wacky Museums |
Doug Banks takes another tour of Chicago area museums. He visits the
Pleasant Home in Oak Park and in particular its exhibit celebrating
former Oak Park resident Edgar Rice Burroughs who created Tarzan.
Doug also goes to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum nestled in Lincoln
Park and the Peace Museum located in the Garfield Park area.
For More Information:
"Tarzan, Mars and the Fertile Mind of Edgar Rice Burroughs"
Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
Pleasant Home
217 Home Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6755
www.oprf.com/Burroughs
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Drive
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 755-5100
www.naturemuseum.org
Peace Museum
100 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago, IL
(773) 638-6450
www.peacemuseum.org
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